Characteristics of Romanticism
This characteristic prioritizes personal feelings and creativity over rational thought.
Emotion
True or False: The root of 'romantic hero' means a character who is the embodiment of love. It personifies a character who is passionate and demonstrates displays of affection.
False - It derives from the word 'Roman' and means heroism and adventure.
Which of the following is NOT a Romantic element in the short story, "The Devil and Tom Walker?"
a) Devotion and loyalty
b) Exploration of human emotions
c) Nature
d) The supernatural
a) Devotion and loyalty
What was struck by lightning in the woods when the devil came collecting for Tom?
His tree
This characteristic celebrates unique perspectives and lives of people, often through characters who break societal norms.
Individualism
Which of the following is an accurate example of a romantic hero?
a) Hercules
b) Prince Eric from 'The Little Mermaid'
c) Prince Charming from 'Shrek'
d) Beast from 'Beauty and the Beast'
d) Beast from 'Beauty and the Beast'
Based on the condition of the Walker's "miserable horse" and their "forlorn-looking house," we can determine that the word, 'miserly' most closely means:
a) lazy
b) cheap
c) evil
d) manipulative
b) cheap
Romanticism often emphasizes imagination and the supernatural. Which character reflects the portrayal of this in the story?
The devil (Old Scratch)
This characteristic often draws on historical themes, mystical elements, and the paranormal to explore human experiences.
The Past and Supernatural
Which of the following are NOT traits of a romantic hero:
a) Creative
b) Smart
c) Sensitive
d) Emotionally complex
e) Attractive
Why wasn't Tom scared of being in the haunted woods and coming across the devil?
Because he had a much scarier prospect at home - his wife.
Romanticism often emphasizes the value of 'this.' The ominous representation of the _______ reflects this central Romantic theme. (Two part answer.)
Nature; the forest
This characteristic is often depicted as a source of inspiration and spiritual renewal; it was in contrast to the industrialization of the era.
Nature
Which of the following ARE traits of a romantic hero?
a) An orphan
b) Wealthy
c) Misunderstood
d) Mysterious and rebellious
e) Often complicated
c) Misunderstood, d) Mysterious and rebellious,
e) Often complicated
Where did the riches that the devil guarded come from?
Kidd the pirate.
While romantic heroes often act on passion and intuition, Tom Walker's decision to bargain with the devil shows he was ruled by what destructive desire?
Greed
This literary and artistic movement emerged as a response out of which "reason-driven" period:
a) Age of Revolution
b) Classical
c) Enlightenment
d) Renaissance
c) Enlightenment
"The Devil and Tom Walker" falls under the category of Romanticism. However, is Tom Walker a romantic hero? Yes or no.
No - Romantic figures often challenge corrupt society. By seeking material gain and following his inner conviction instead of spiritual truth, he is the opposite of a romantic hero.
What job did Tom Walker ultimately agree to taking when he made his deal with the devil?
Usurer
What was the name of the other Halloween-esque story I said this author, Washington Irving, also wrote? (I will take the name of the villain as well.)